Beef Tips and Gravy Stovetop Recipe for a Cozy Dinner
Tender stovetop beef tips simmered in a rich homemade gravy. Comforting, hearty, and ready in under an hour for a restaurant-style dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5–2 lbs beef tips (sirloin, stew meat, or chuck), cubed
2 tbsp flour (divided)
Salt and black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
½ tsp dried thyme (or 1 fresh sprig)
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
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Pat beef dry and toss with 2 tbsp flour, salt, and pepper.
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Sear beef in oil and butter in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté onion 4–5 min, add garlic for 30 sec.
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Add broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and thyme. Scrape browned bits.
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Return beef to pan. Simmer covered on low 35–45 minutes.
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Mix 1 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp water. Stir in to thicken gravy. Simmer uncovered 5–10 minutes.
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Adjust seasoning. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
Add mushrooms or red wine for variation. Make ahead or freeze leftovers. Gluten-free option: use cornstarch.